Case Rope Knife
Case Rope Knife
Here is a Case rope knife (1199SHR) that I rescued.
I forgot to take a before pic, so I will have to describe it:
One handle was about 1/3 gone with initials carved in the other handle.
The bolsters appeared to have been used for a tack hammer.
I got most of the dings out of the bolsters and replaced the old ratty wood handles with desert ironwood. I also threw a little rope file work on the backspring. It is finished except for putting my etch on the blade. I was concerned about getting a head on the pin that holds on the lanyard loop but it was no problem. It will eventually end up in my store or going to the OKCA show in April.
I don’t know much about Case, but if I am reading the AAPK Case Research Section right, it was made circa 1940-1964. (Thanks bamafan)
I think Case used the springs of an old bear trap to make the backspring for this knife; it has a killer half stop and extraordinary snap! (Watch your fingers!)
I forgot to take a before pic, so I will have to describe it:
One handle was about 1/3 gone with initials carved in the other handle.
The bolsters appeared to have been used for a tack hammer.
I got most of the dings out of the bolsters and replaced the old ratty wood handles with desert ironwood. I also threw a little rope file work on the backspring. It is finished except for putting my etch on the blade. I was concerned about getting a head on the pin that holds on the lanyard loop but it was no problem. It will eventually end up in my store or going to the OKCA show in April.
I don’t know much about Case, but if I am reading the AAPK Case Research Section right, it was made circa 1940-1964. (Thanks bamafan)
I think Case used the springs of an old bear trap to make the backspring for this knife; it has a killer half stop and extraordinary snap! (Watch your fingers!)
Dale
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Nice work! I love that style of Case. My EDC for 20 years has been an 11031SH which is similar but smaller.
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Re: Case Rope Knife
Nice and clean, good lines. The file work is nice but not over the top.
Another winner Dale!
Glenn
Another winner Dale!
Glenn
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real nice work ,i just love it!!!!! wish i could that.
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Pretty sweet, orvet. You did an excellent job!
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Re: Case Rope Knife
Thanks guys!
Here is the knife with my etch on the blade.
Here is the knife with my etch on the blade.
Dale
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Re: Case Rope Knife
Very nice restoration work there Dale. That stamp is from 1940-1964.
Re: Case Rope Knife
bamafan wrote:Very nice restoration work there Dale. That stamp is from 1940-1964.
Thanks Bama.
I never know with Case.
But I checked the research page again and see I read it wrong.
Thanks for the correction, I will correct my post above.
Dale
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Re: Case Rope Knife
Sweet looking job Dale! I've got a few of those for future embellishment (if I ever get the time). They're one of the best work-horse knives Case ever put out.
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Two thumbs up! That rope filework is just too fitting for that knife! I'm begining to think you just might know what you're doin'!
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beautiful...love that ironwood...
is there non-desert ironwood?
is there non-desert ironwood?
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